Pine Point School is a vibrant, energizing place to teach and work. The average tenure for faculty is 16 years and 70% of our faculty have earned advanced degrees. Resumes are accepted at all times.
There is an opening for a part-time driver for daily and occasional work including:
Applicants must have an excellent driving record and a Connecticut V endorsement driver’s license. A CDL allowing school bus driving for daytime field trips is highly desirable. To apply please contact John Ong, Head of Finance and Operations or call (860) 535-0606 x 129.
Pine Point School seeks substitute teachers throughout the school year. Substitutes for grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 9 are needed for variety of roles and classes including short-and-long-term, mornings, afternoons, and after school. Strong candidates will understand the cognitive and developmental needs of young children. Successful candidates will also have the ability to collaborate with colleagues in a progressive learning environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission of helping students engage in developing a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to reaching solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.
Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:
If interested, please contact Maureen Gosselin (mgosselin@pinepoint.org) with (1) a letter of interest and (2) a current resume.
Review of applications is ongoing.
Pine Point School is seeking a part-time teacher for our lower school (second through fifth grade) after school Evergreen program. The purpose of the Evergreen Program is to support the students who stay beyond the end of our academic day. The program’s goal is to provide a healthy, developmentally appropriate environment that allows for creative play, social interactions, and academic support consistent with the School’s mission. The LS Evergreen teacher along with one of Pine Point’s LS teachers is responsible for providing academic support and planning activities for children from 3:00- 5:30, Monday through Thursday and until 4:30 on Friday. The teacher represents the school to the parents of the children in the Evergreen Program and communicates the program and practices of the Evergreen Program to parents of students enrolled.
Qualifications:
If interested, please forward to Diana Owen, Head of School:
Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
Pine Point School seeks an admissions professional with experience in an independent school setting and the ability to identify, admit, enroll, and retain mission-appropriate students. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to the Pine Point School mission, helping students actively engage in developing a strong academic and ethical core, a lifelong curiosity about their world, and a commitment to reaching solutions creatively, collaboratively, and compassionately.
This role is a 12-month administrative position, and some travel may be required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes
Requirements:
If interested, please forward:
Current resume and cover letter
Two letters of recommendation
List of professional references
Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
Pine Point School seeks an experienced, innovative 8th and 9th-grade science and math teacher. Candidates should have a passion for working with middle school students, understand their needs, and be able to differentiate instruction. Instruction includes an inquiry-based, integrated curriculum focused on marine biology, human biology, algebra, and geometry. In addition to regular field instruction on the water, this unique position includes oversight and operation of the school’s 24-foot boat. Candidates should be able to collaborate with colleagues in a progressive learning environment and be dedicated to the Pine Point School mission.
Instruction is provided through an active, engaging curriculum focused on science and problem-solving through collaboration. The candidate must commit to integrating science with the curriculum and be willing to work with a dynamic and creative team. The position includes writing report cards/comments, conferencing with parents, and maintaining consistent communication with colleagues and parents of students. Full participation in our school environment, such as advising, coaching, leading co-curricular programs, and field trips, is expected.
Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes:
If interested, please forward to Diana Owen, Head of School:
Current resume
Personal statement
Two letters of recommendation
List of professional references
Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
Learn more about our story and our program to decide if Pine Point is a community you would like to join.
Pine Point School believes that a widely heterogeneous population brings richness and depth to a community and is committed to creating and sustaining an environment which embraces and celebrates social, racial and ethnic diversity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the School are based on merit, qualifications and abilities.
Pine Point School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.